How do I convince someone to foster kittens?

Question

My moms friends cat just had kittens 2 days ago. I saw them today, and they are the cutest things! One even pooped on my hand! Anyway, the owner is in the middle of a move, and cannot care for them right now, and needs a temporary home for them and the mother to go to.

Ordinarily, I would beg my parents to take them, but then I would never be able to part with them. And I have 3 cats already(12,5,10mnths) and 2 dogs(not my idea). So I'm afraid the dogs would hurt them.

My grandmother, on the other hand, has only two 3 yr. old cats who are so sweet, and would never hurt anyone. They're afraid of flies.(And this way I could still see them several times a week!)

So, I want her to take them. She's considering it, but how do I convince her?

Any ideas are appreciated.

THANKS!

Answer 1

You would have to give her the mother as well. THey can't be seperated until they are 4 wks (srry i just didn't want u to be like here and have them die).

I would offer to come over and take care of them, and help find homes once they are older.

One sure fire way is to show them to her, because no one can resist kittens, just say "I want you to see them if you are thinking about fostering them," and she will fall in love with them.

Or ask her why she woul be nervous about it and then try and assure that everything would be all right. Or even until they are 5 wks or so they could live in a big condo w/ their mom, which would keep any mess from getting anywhere.

~Maya

Answer 2

just tell her what you told us. the truth is always the best way to go.

Answer 3

just tell her it wouldn't be long, she'd be a major help, and the kittens and momma cat could socialize with hers  

Answer 4

Some times the problem w/ fostering a pet is that the pets currently in the residence could develop behavioral problems.  They may become territorial and start marking.  If she doesn't want to don't try to make her feel guilty, she could end up resenting the temporary housing if the new cats (or current) cause problems.  It may be better to find someone who doesn't have pets in the home.  

One time I had some one foster my pet and it ran away from the home- I think trying to find it's way back to my house- and I never saw him again.  That was hard, and I think that person felt guilty, but it wasn't their fault.